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Take what you can use, and --

...and, what?

Let the rest go.

Are we talking about money...or?

No, a quote. Take what you need and let the rest go. Attributed to Ken Kesey.

Edited 2012-09-25 19:40 (UTC)

Oh. I'm not familiar with it.

Is that your life philosophy or something?

I'm considering it.

And what's your current life philosophy?

Man is the artificer of his own happiness. Thoreau.

That one I know.

I know. You're incredibly intelligent.

Why, thank you.

You're always welcome.

You're pretty smart yourself.

Most of the time, yes. And on the other, we're all prone to our mistakes.

Well, of course. I said you were smart, not perfect.

[She smirks.]

Oh, now you're injuring my perfectly delicate ego. [ He laughs. ]

[She laughs as well.]

Aw, I'm sorry. You always look perfect. Does that help take the sting away?

It's a little helpful.

[ He concedes with a solemn nod. ]

Although, not convinced of your truly sincere apology, it's still accepted.

Hey, I said you were smart and you dress well, what more do you want from me?

[ With the opportunity to say a multitude of things, he chooses to keep quiet and shrug mildly. ]

No idea.

[She huffs out a laugh and shakes her head.]

[ Arthur smiles mischievously. ]

Edited 2012-09-25 21:51 (UTC)

[She raises any eyebrow questioningly.]

What?

You set it up so nicely for me when you said: what more do you want and I'm amazed with my self-control.

[She snorts out a laugh.]

Oh yeah? And what is it that you controlled yourself from saying, hm?

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